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Will I Experience Less Side Effects By Reducing The Dose Of Valparin ?

Hello... I am taking valparin chrono 500 since 3 years... Gradually now my doctor is decreasing dosage. I have been experiencing weight gain and some other side effects from the time i started taking valparin... if i decrease the dosage, will these side effects become less..
Wed, 12 Aug 2020
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Hello,

Yes, if you decrease the dosage you may be experience less side effects. But reduced dose may be trigger seizure episode so under your doctor guidance only you have to reduce the dosage.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Will I Experience Less Side Effects By Reducing The Dose Of Valparin ?

Hello, Yes, if you decrease the dosage you may be experience less side effects. But reduced dose may be trigger seizure episode so under your doctor guidance only you have to reduce the dosage. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist